Darley vs Rowsley
Darley scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Darley (1011) sits above Rowsley (1007). Rowsley skews owner-occupied (97%), Darley runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
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Darley and Rowsley side by side
| Measure | Darley | Rowsley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $580,000 | – |
| Median unit | $470,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 97.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1011 | 1007 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 9,190 | 231 |
| Median age | 37 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 482 mm | 484 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 26.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Darley edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 1007).
Darley vs Rowsley: common questions
Does Darley or Rowsley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Darley scores 1011 vs 1007 in Rowsley. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Darley or Rowsley?
Darley scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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